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KACE Company · 15 hours ago

Business Information Security Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$128K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

KACE Company is dedicated to enhancing the nation's safety and security through innovative projects. The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) will support the Cyber & Investigative Technology Group by advancing and monitoring technology-based solutions, mitigating cyber risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve mission goals.

Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Aptitude for understanding internal organizational environments and their relationship to the external business environment

Understanding of how business initiatives create value and risk for organizations

Able to effectively analyze risk within the context of business problems

Strong ability to convey complex information risk and security issues in a manner that is easily understood and actionable and constructively challenges prevailing thoughts and processes

Ability to translate technical risks into business terms for senior stakeholders and non-technical leaders

Experience partnering with IT, Cloud, and Business Units to embed security in strategic initiatives

Adept at understanding business focus and processes and ability to inject cybersecurity into those areas through teamwork and influence

Able to consistently, effectively defend ideas and solutions

Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills

Accessibility and ability to interface with and build credibility and relationships with all stakeholders

Is a confident, energetic self-starter, with strong communication skills

Good judgment, a sense of urgency and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity

Serving as the primary liaison between business units, cloud engineering, IT, and Cyber Security

Build relationships with division business units to deliver security by design controls incorporated into projects, architecture, infrastructure and applications

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) between cybersecurity and the lines of business in the development of appropriate policies, standards, and frameworks

Continuously monitor trends to anticipate and plan for future impact of cyber risk on a specific business unit (BU) or function

Follow all risk remediation protocols to ensure issues are mitigated, risks are accounted for, and exceptions are tracked in accordance with frameworks, policies and standards set by the organization

Participate in cybersecurity and business-related councils or working groups as necessary

Educate stakeholders on cybersecurity-related matters to increase awareness and improve culture

Develop an understanding of business goals and reframe risk discussions in business terms

Constructively engage business partners regarding cybersecurity issues

Establish risk ownership and accountability within the business line

Inform business partners of the risk implications of critical decisions by combining empirical analysis with expert judgment to assess business decisions

Reshape business partners’ preconceived notions of success where appropriate

Complete and deliver all assignments and work products in a timely manner

Qualification

Risk managementCybersecurity governanceStakeholder engagementCISSP certificationCISM certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Significant work experience may be substituted for the education requirement

Substantial demonstrated work experience (ideally a minimum of 5 to 8 years) in risk management, governance, and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity with a specific focus on business outcomes and service delivery

Experience in working with and preferably leading a global, cross functional team

Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

Favorable credit check for all cleared positions

Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening